LADY_FINGER

February 26, 2023

#OKRA

#DELELE

#UMULEMBWE

okra is a nutritious and healthy vegetable.

#High_in_Fiber

Okra’s high fiber content makes it a welcome guest for your digestive system. Not only does it help your digestive system work more effectively, it relieves hunger pangs by keeping you fuller for longer.

#It_Treats_Diabetes

Okra contains insulin-like properties, which are beneficial for the treatment of diabetes. Okra water helps to reduce the sugar level in the blood. Ensure you consume okra water regularly to control diabetes. Researchers have also found that sufficient dietary fiber helps keep blood sugar balanced.

#Treats_a_Sore_Throat_And_Cough

Okra water can be very effective when it comes to treating a sore throat and cough. Everyone feels so much of discomfort when there are constant soreness and a feeling of itchiness in the throat. Okra contains antibacterial properties that help to reduce this soreness.

#Improves The Immune System

The immune system helps the body fight against various diseases, such as cold and flu. Okra water contains high amounts of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to improve the immunity power of a person.

#Strengthens The Bones

This health benefit of okra water helps to strengthen the bones. The folate present in it offers great benefits during pregnancy for both the mother and the child. It increases the density of bones resulting in stronger and healthier bones thereby preventing osteoporosis.

#Treats Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea can be a life-threatening disease if not treated for a long period of time. It causes a huge loss of water from the body, leaving one completely dehydrated. Okra water helps to replenish this lost water and various other minerals in the body. All you need todo is drink a glass and you’ll be fine.

#Relieves Constipation

Ever felt the pain of constipation and the sense of a bloated body? Very disgusting, right? Well, okra water is here to your rescue. The same soluble fiber, which regulates cholesterol, helps in providing relief from this condition as well. Okra water is a natural laxative and contains fiber that helps to ease the bowel movements.

#Treats_Anaemia

Okra water helps the body to produce more red blood cells, which help treat anemia. Okra water contains many vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, magnesium, etc., which help in producing more red blood cells in the body.

#Reduces_Asthma_Attack

Okra water has powerful benefits and can help to curb asthma attacks. Asthma attacks can be deadly and happen just about any time without any warning. It is always better to prevent it rather than curing it. Drinking okra water every day helps in preventing these attacks.

#Fights_Fatigue

A 2015 study published in Nutrients found that, in combination with daily physical activity, adding okra to your diet can enable you to exercise longer without tiring as quickly and recover faster.

DRINK A CUP OF OKRAWATER FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

Take three to five okra pods and a glass of warm water. Cut and soak the okra pods overnight and in the morning, remove them and drink the okra water.

Eating okra as a vegetable has equal benefits as okra water.

Dr. Lulu

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